Agent Singapore, By Study Metro

1. Tuition Provider Premier College by
Cert No.: EDU-2-2071
Validity: 30/11/2015 29/11/2019
*Amity Global Institute (Registered with CPE )
Registration Number: 200606974C
Registration Period with CPE: 18/07/2015 to 17/07/2019
*CPE denotes Committee for Private Education which is part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
AGENT HANDBOOK 2018
Student
Recruitment
Student
Recruitment

2. C O N T E N T S
ABOUT SINGAPORE S ADVANTAGE 1
ABOUT AMITY GLOBAL INSTITUTE 3
VISION, MISSION, VALUES & CULTURE 4
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 5-8
Facilities
Teaching Staff
Teaching Methodology
Attendance Requirements
Teacher-Student Ratio
AGENT S CODE OF CONDUCT & OBLIGATION 9-10
STUDENT PROTECTION & SUPPORT SERVICES 11-22
Pre-Course Counselling
Pre-Admission & Post-Admission Services
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS)
Medical Insurance
Standard Student Contract
Refund
Transfer & Withdrawal
Deferment
Appeal
Feedback & Grievance Procedure
Dispute Resolution Policy
HOW TO APPLY? 23-24
TRAVELLING TO SINGAPORE & ARRIVAL PROCESSING FOR 25-26
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
DO S & DON TS WHILE IN SINGAPORE 27-30

3. Singapore is a tropical country with a high average temperature
of between 29 to 34 degrees Celsius throughout the year. It is
located in South East Asia and is a small nation-state comprising
ofapopulationofabout5.7millionpeople.
A valid Student Pass is required for an international student to
study in Singapore. This pass will be processed in Singapore and
by Amity. Being a 4-year EduTrust Certi ed institution, Amity
students are not required to make any security deposits to the
Authorities.
Students are encouraged to come to Singapore only when the
student pass is approved. Amity will then arrange for the
necessaryproceduresforstudentstocollectthestudentpass.
All International students will need to be covered by a Medical
Insurance and have their course fees protected under the Fee
ProtectionSchemeofwhichAmityalsosubscribesto.
Singapore laws state that International Students studying in
Private Education Institutions are strictly not allowed to work.
For further information on immigration requirements, rules,
regulations and laws, please refer to the Immigration and
CheckpointsAuthority(ICA)website www.ica.gov.sg
WhyastudentwouldwanttostudyinSingapore?
Education plays a crucial role in modern day societal
development and is a life s chance to excel in individual s
aspiration. Singapore strongly believes in the importance of
investing in Education to enable the workforce to remain ready,
relevant and responsive to the ever-changing needs of the
Global Economy. With the Singapore experience, you will get a
chance to be plugged into an education system that promotes
excellence and experience rst-hand the vibrancy of a
progressive, cosmopolitan rst world city, rich in culture and
heritagenotedfor:
BeingahubforEducationalExcellence
Havingastableeconomythatispluggedtoglobalstage
Its rstworldinfrastructuralfacilitiesandaccessibility
Its rstworldqualityoflife
ABOUT
SINGAPORE S ADVANTAGE
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4. HubforEducationalExcellence
Over the years, Singapore has evolved its education
system to one that endeavours to meet the needs of
individuals aspirations and nurturing talents.
Singapore is a strong proponent of life-long learning.
Students with certi cates and diplomas issued by a
Singapore PEI registered with the Committee for
PrivateEducation(CPE),couldeitherentertheworkforce
or continue with graduating programmes. There are
numerous opportunities that graduates can choose
from the menu of job opportunities; professional and
skills-based programmes offered and widely accepted
in Singapore. The presence of a highly-rated and
rigorous education system, and a nation that believes
in investing in education, will collectively offer local
and international students an enriching and ful lling
learningjourneytorealisetheirlife saspiration.
StableEconomy
The island state, though small in size and with a modest
population of 5.7 million people, has become a
reputable nancial centre, a key regional trading
centre, the world's busiest port, and a much sought
after location for investment opportunities. Singapore
has earned global recognition and is often cited as a
modelforgovernancetransparencyandef ciency;safe
and secure environment with political stability to live in
anddobusinesswith.
InfrastructureandAccessibility
The nation's rich multicultural heritage is an experience
that students must attempt to assimilate in. Education
is not just about paper chase alone. For an all-rounded
education experience, one must also be enriched by the
culture and be enlightened with the heritage of the
foster state . Rich with the customs, cultures and
traditions of the various ethnic groups (Chinese,
Malays,Indians,Eurasians)livingharmoniouslytogether
is the distinct value-add and takeaway that you can
identify with the Singapore experience. Be sure to
experience rst-hand, the multi-racial traditional
practices, customs and festivals. With about over
1,000,000 foreign talents living and working in
Singapore, their unique cultures and perspectives
brought in, add colour and vibrancy to cosmopolitan
Singapore.
AVibrantCity
Singapore, the island state bustles all over with
attractions and activities. Dining and shopping are
two of the top-rated activities of locals and visitors.
The staggering range of local and international
cuisines with the proliferation of shops in the city and
suburban centres are sights to behold and experiences
to partake of.
ESTIMATEDCOSTOFLIVINGINSINGAPORE
Accommodation
International students are required to make own
accommodation arrangements. Our Student Support
colleagues at Amity may however provide advice to
students on possible cost-effective accommodations at
no charge or commission. The range of monthly
accommodation rates tabulated below is for students
informationandguidanceonly.
CostofLiving
The table below provides guidance to International
Students on the expected estimated cost of living in
Singapore.
Expenses CostperMonth*
Accommodation(Rent&Utilities) S$300-800
Food S$300-500
PublicTransport S$50-100
Books&Stationery S$30-60
Others S$200-240
TotalperMonth S$800-1,700
TotalperYear S$9,600-20,400
*Costs are only provided as a guide
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5. ABOUT
AMITY GLOBAL
INSTITUTE
Amity Global Institute is part of the leading
world-wideAmityEducationGroupwhichhasover
twodecadesofexperienceinthefieldofeducation.
Amity offers Industry Oriented Management
Programmes designed by leading academicians
and corporate world members. Benchmarking with
the latest content and teaching methodologies
across the world, the Programmes are an ideal
platformforthelaunchofonescareer.
Backed by professionals with decades of experience
in the corporate world and in the education field,
Amity provides the best mix of practice and
theorytoensureyoursuccess.
RICHINTELLECTUALCAPITAL
The distinguished faculty comprises of experienced
academicians from leading institutions and corporate
leaderswithrichindustryexperience.
PRACTICALANDRIGOROUSCURRICULUM
The curriculum at Amity is highly industry-oriented with
emphasis on all round personality enhancement and is
geared towards making students ready for the corporate
worldevenbeforetheystepintoit.
MAXIMUMCORPORATEINTERACTION
Amity organizes a series of events like CEO Dinner Series,
CEO s Forum, Guest Lectures etc to assist students to
regularly interact with Corporate Houses and renowned
ManagementGurus.
CAMPUSLIFE
The students at the Amity is made to work really hard at
learning the nuances of the corporate world, but there are
lots of opportunities for having fun too. The students are
endeavouring to make their mark in a highly creative field
and it is vital for them to be able to hone their skills and
showcasetheirtalents.
AMITY ADVANTAGE
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6. VALUES & CULTURE
AMITY GLOBAL INSTITUTE
VISION, MISSION, VALUES & CULTURE
Social Responsibility
Integrity
Innovation
Research Focus
Industry Relevance
MISSION
To be an institution that nurtures
talent to serve business and
society.
VISION
To be an educational institution of
excellence that advances
knowledge and fosters life-long
learning.
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VISION
MISSION
VALUES
CULTURE

7. MAINCAMPUS(TANGLIN)
Our Main Campus (Tanglin) located in Kay
Siang Road, is situated along Embassy Row ,
the diplomatic center of Singapore and nestled
at the fringe of the city with proximity and
accessibilitytokeybusinessdistricts.
Address: 3 Kay Siang Road, Singapore 248923
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CITYCAMPUS(NLB)
Our City Campus is located in the National
Library Building, a knowledge icon right in the
heart of the arts, cultural, entertainment and
civicdistrictofSingapore.
Address:100,VictoriaStreet,NationalLibrary
Building,#11-01,Singapore188064
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Class Room Floor Area (m ) Capacity
2
Class Room No. 1 73.23 m 49
2
Class Room No. 2 27.96 m 19
2
Class Room No. 3 23.56 m 16
2
Class Room No. 4 49.27 m 33
2
Class Room No. 5 29.00 m 18
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

8. Level Classroom No. Floor Area Maximum
2
(m ) Capacity
Level 1 Engineering Lab 1 66 44
Engineering Lab 2 36 24
Classroom 1 25 17
Auditorium 198 N.A.
Level 2 Fashion Studio 65 44
Group Study Room 8 6
Classroom 1 16 11
Research Room 1 16 11
Research Room 2 16 11
Classroom 2 13 9
Classroom 3 23 16
Level 3 Business Incubator 1 5 4
Business Incubator 2 4 3
Business Incubator 3 4 3
Business Incubator 4 4 3
Business Incubator 5 4 3
Business Incubator 6 4 3
Conference Room 35 24
Classroom 1 16 11
Classroom 2 14 10
Classroom 3 32 22
Classroom 4 22 15
Moot Court 1 10 7
Moot Court 2 10 7
Lecture Theatre 1 42 28
Lecture Theatre 2 41 28
Group Study Room 1 8 6
Group Study Room 2 8 6
Group Study Room 3 10 7
Level Classroom No. Floor Area Maximum
2
(m ) Capacity
Level 3 Group Study Room 4 9 6
Group Study Room 5 9 6
Group Study Room 6 8 6
Group Study Room 7 9 6
Group Study Room 8 9 6
Study Room 9 7 5
Level 4 Class Room 1 23 16
Class Room 2 23 16
Class Room 3 24 16
Class Room 4 14 10
Class Room 5 23 16
Class Room 6 23 16
Class Room 7 36 24
Class Room 8 7 5
Class Room 9 7 5
Class Room 10 9 6
Class Room 11 9 6
Class Room 12 10 7
Group Study Room 1 9 6
Group Study Room 2 7 5
Group Study Room 3 7 5
Group Study Room 4 7 5
Group Study Room 5 7 8
Group Study Room 6 7 5
Group Study Room 7 7 5
Group Study Room 8 6 4
Group Study Room 9 7 5
Group Study Room 10 7 5
Group Study Room 11 6 4
Group Study Room 12 7 5
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The optimum teacher-student ratio stipulated for Amity's courses is as follows:
Course Teacher: Student Ratio
Doctorate / Masters / Post Graduate Diploma 1: 20
Degree / Diploma / Certificate Courses 1: 30
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1: 30
Preparatory Courses
CAMPUS FACILITY AT MAIN CAMPUS (TANGLIN)
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

9. TeachingStaff
We believe that in any academic institution, the quality of faculty is of utmost importance. At Amity, we pride
ourselves in having some of the most talented and dedicated thought leaders in the country who come from the best
institutions around the world. Not only are they academically and professionally amongst the best, but have high
standardsofmoralandethicalvalues,sothattheycanbetruerolemodels.
CoreFaculty
At Amity Global Institute, the core faculty comprises of senior academicians in Singapore who have taught in
reputableSingaporeandforeignuniversitiesandhavevastindustrialexperiencetoaddvaluetothecurriculum.
VisitingFaculty
In addition to the permanent faculty, leading professionals from the corporate world interact regularly with the
students in the classroom as well as their workplaces. The students get a different insight into the subject with the
rich industry experience the faculty shares with each of them. They encourage the students to look beyond the books
andexplorethesubjectwithexperientiallearning.
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OUR FACILITIES
For more information on teaching staff please refer to
website www.amitysingapore.sg
For Organizational Chart, please refer to
http://www.amitysingapore.sg/Organization_Chart.aspx
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

10. ATTENDANCEREQUIREMENTS
Attendance Requirement for Local Students (Full
Time)
All students must maintain at least 75% of
classroomattendance
Any student, who has not achieved the attendance
requirement, will be barred from the examinations/
assessments of the module concerned. Further the
student needs to repeat the entire module with
attendanceandpaymentoftherelevantfees.
AttendanceRequirementforInternationalStudents
Amity Global Institute is obliged to report to the
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on
international students who have failed to meet ICA
requirementonattendance.
The student should not fail to attend classes for a
continuousperiodofdaysorwithoutvalidreason.
The student should not have a percentage of
attendance less than 90% in any month of the
coursewithoutanyvalidreason.
All the International students will spend at least
5 hours per day (5 days a week) within the school
premise engaging in academic studies or
meaningful activities (for example classes,
tutorials, project work, enrichment activities or
co-curricularactivities).
If the student failed to meet any of the above
requirements, the student pass may be cancelled and
renewal will be granted to the student on case to case
basis and is subject to the Immigration Checkpoints
Authority'sapproval.
International students, who have not achieved the
attendance requirement of 90%, will also be barred
from the examinations / assessments of the module
concerned. Further the student needs to repeat the
entire module with attendance and payment of the
relevantfees.
Attendance Requirement for Local Students (Part
Time)
Part time students are encouraged to achieve an
attendanceof75%.
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TEACHINGMETHODOLOGY
The conduct of the courses uses a combination of lectures
and tutorials. The lessons are supported through audio-
visual media, quizzes, discussions, case studies, case
analysis, team project, student presentation, role plays,
simulation games, seminar and exercises to allow for an
overallteachingandlearningapproach.Amityisdedicatedto
ensure that every student who participates in the course will
understand,interactandenjoythelearning.
For more information on teaching staff please refer to
website: www.amitysingapore.sg
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

11. AGENT'S
CODE OF CONDUCT
AND OBLIGATIONS
Student Recruitment Agents (Agents) refers to people or companies who are not
staff of Amity but are engaged by Amity to recruit students and/or to do
marketingonAmity'sbehalf.
Amity provides training to its agents to ensure that they are able to recruit
students in-line with the regulatory requirements and adhere to the Code of
Conduct as highlighted in Agent Contract. The training introduces agents to the
EduTrust requirements and provides information on the school and its culture,
courses and procedures, marketing skills, etc. All new agents are required to
attend the training. For existing agents, attending the training is compulsory
beforetherenewaloftheagentcontract.
CODEOFCONDUCT
CodeofConductforAmity'sAgentisasfollows:
a. Agent must at all time conduct himself / herself with integrity and in a manner
that will re ect positively on the image and reputation of the Amity as reliable
providersofqualityeducationandtraining.
b. Agent shall at all time carry out the services in a professional, responsible and
ethical manner and should not do anything that might disparage or prejudice
theAmity'sinterest,reputationand/orgoodwill.
c. Agent shall not contravene or in any way act in contravention to any provision
orexpectationstatedintheirAgreementwiththeAmity.
d. Agent shall not be engaged in any unethical practice and shall not make or
allow to be made any misrepresentations or false or misleading statements
normakeanyclaims,warranties,representationsorstatementswhichmaybe
false,untrue,ambiguous,misleading,inaccurateorfraudulent.
e. Agent shall at all time ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations,
orders and any other legal requirements in the Territory in regards to the
performance of the Services and the marketing and/or promotion of the Amity
and/orthesaleoftheProgrammes.
f. Agent shall at all time ensure that he/she is aware of all relevant Singapore
laws and regulations and rules or guidelines of any Singapore government
agency and shall ensure that he/she does not breach in any way or do anything
thatgoesagainsttheselawsandregulationsand/orrules.
g. AgentshallpromotethemselvesandAmityfairlyandprovidehonest,accurate
andcompleteinformationaboutthemselves,thestudent,theAmity.
h. Agent must apply principles of fair trading when recruiting students and must
not engage in high-pressure sales, bait and switch advertising or similar
unfairpractices.
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12. i. Agent shall ensure that he/she is not negligent,
careless or incompetent such that they
compromise the integrity of the Amity and/or
Singapore'sreputation.
j. Agent must not collect any money from the
students under any circumstances other than the
fee or commission speci ed in the Agreement. All
other payments by the students are to be made to
theAmitydirectly.
k. Agent shall follow the Amity's prescribed
proceduretoclarifyanydoubt.
OTHEROBLIGATIONS
RepresentativeofAmity
The Agent shall market the Courses and recruit
students with due care, attention and
professionalism without compromising the
integrity and reputation of Amity in Singapore
andworldwideinanycircumstances.
Without offering any promises or representations
or warranties in respect of the Courses beyond
Amity's established offer unless permission has
been sought from, and expressly given in writing
byAmity.
Without holding out, at any time and in any
circumstances whatsoever, that it and/or its
representative(s) is/are the sole Agent(s) of Amity
withexclusiverights.
PromotionMediaandIntellectualPropertyRights
The Agent is to obtain the prior written approval of
Amity on all promotional and marketing activities
that are connected to or which makes reference to
Amity including the use in any manner of Amity's
name and logo. For the avoidance of doubt,
nothing in this Contract shall be construed to
confer upon the Agent any rights in respect of any
trade names or trade-marks belonging to Amity or
ofthegoodwillassociatedwiththem.
Any deviation for the approved use of Amity's
name and logo shall be subject to the written
consent of Amity. The Agent shall ensure that the
intellectual property rights of third parties are not
infringed.
ADMINISTRATIVEEFFICIENCYANDACCURACY
TheAgentshall
Ensure all required documents are enclosed with
the student's course and pass application forms
and deliver them promptly to Amity by the
deadlinesset.
Ensure that all forms are duly and correctly
completedwithno eldsleftunanswered.
Comply with all and any laws and regulations,
whetherintheTerritoryorinSingapore.
Adhere to all Amity and the Immigration's
guidelinesregardingvisadocumentation;and
Follow Amity's procedures in clarifying any
doubtsitmayhave.
Marketing
The Agent shall play an active role in promoting
courses offered at Amity including but not limited to
conducting study tours, hosting exhibition,
organizing seminars, and advertising in the
newspapers.
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13. STUDENT PROTECTION
& SUPPORT SERVICES
International Students will take up direct dealings with
the housing agents and hostels to find suitable
accommodation.
Setting up of Bank Account
Different requirements by the different banks
Provide passport and Student Pass for identification
Passport needed to cash Travellers Cheque
Receive money from Parents in terms of bank drafts and
these can be deposited in the Student s Account and
drawn in 1 to 2 working days
Orientation for all Students
A comprehensive Orientation Programme will be
conducted to introduce all Students of Amity to the Course
andtheadministrationfacilities
TheOrientationProgrammewillcover:
Amity Vision,Mission,Values,Culture,Goals,Policyetc
Who'sWho@Amity
IssueofstudentIDcard(ifapplicable)
School's location(s) and a general description of the
facilitiesandinfrastructures
IssueofClassSchedule/Timetable
DetailsonCourseProgressionPath
Details related to Module Guides, Module Definition
Forms,etc
Details related to Assessment (deadlines, marking,
mitigation, academic appeals, assessment criteria and
markingstandards,etc)
Academicregulations
Typeofcertificationawardedattheendofthecourse
StandardStudentContract
Attendanceregulations
FeeProtectionScheme
RefundPolicies
WithdrawalPolicies
TransferPolices
Feedbackandgrievanceprocedures
SchoolRulesandregulations
StudentSupportServicesandWelfare
HighlightthecontentsoftheStudentHandbook
Reference to CPE official website (www.cpe.gov.sg) for
moredetails
Course Deferment/Extension criteria and procedures
relatedtosuspensionandexpulsionconditions
PRE-COURSECOUNSELLING
Counselling to students can only be provided by trained
agents of the registered agency. The following minimum
information must be highlighted to students during
counselling & are required to complete the Pre-course
CounsellingChecklist:
General Information of the School refer to About Amity
GlobalInstitute
Information on Singapore refer to About Singapore s
Advantage
Courseinformation refertoAmity swebsite
Entryrequirements refertoAmity swebsite
Feeinformation refertoAmity swebsite
Student Services & Support refer to section on Student
Protection&SupportServices
Application and Payment refer section on How to
Apply
Fee Protection Scheme refer to section on Student
Protection&SupportServices FeeProtectionScheme
Refund Policy & Procedure refer to section on Student
Protection&SupportServices Refund
Transfer & Withdrawal Transfer Policies & Procedures
refer to section on Student Protection & Support
Services Transfer&Withdrawal
Student Contract refer to section on refer to section on
Student Protection & Support Services Standard
StudentContract
PRE-ADMISSION & POST-
ADMISSION SERVICES
Amity provides comprehensive Student Support Services
both pre-admission and post-admission for students,
especially for international students. These services are free
of charge for new students when utilizing these services
offeredbyAmity.
PRE-ADMISSIONSERVICES
StudentPassApplication
Assistance will be given to International Students to apply for
the Student Pass with ICA.
Accommodation assistance
Assistance will be provided to International Students
with contacts to housing agents and hostels.
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14. POST-ADMISSIONSERVICES
CareerGuidanceandAssistance
All the students at Amity are provided with Career Guidance
and Assistance. The Institute conducts various industry
oriented activities which help the students to interact with
the industry and facilitate their career progression. Rigorous
efforts will be made by the school to provide the best of
exposureandmentoringtothestudents.
The students attend lectures by industry guests, undertake
practical visits to various companies and also get involved in
the implementation of live industry projects. Amity organises
International conferences and panel discussions involving
CEOs, HR Directors and Financial Institutions so that the
students have a rst-hand interaction with the best of the
recruiters in the Industry and are able to get a good platform
toleveragetheirpotentialinfrontofthem
CounsellingServices
Student Support Of cers provide a baseline support for
studentsandhavegonethroughsometrainingincounselling.
Formorecomplicatedcases,studentsarereferredtoexternal
quali ed persons or relevant national agencies. Amity has
also engaged the services of Professional Counselling should
a student wish to seek outside help in issues and have
professionalcounselling.
FireEmergencyProcedures
FirstAid:ForFirstAidsupportpleasecontactReception
Feedback,SuggestionBox,Feedbacke-mail,etc
EmergencyContactDetails
Do's&Don'tsinSingapore
Relevant Singapore laws especially those relating to ICA
and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) including immigration
requirements, laws on driving, drugs and alcohol abuse,
employment,smoking,trafficandlittering,etc
Adviceonpersonalandmedicalinsurance
Adviceonaccommodationandthecostofliving
GeneralhealthcareservicesinSingapore
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15. STUDENT PROTECTION
& SUPPORT SERVICES
ESCROW SCHEME
CPE will be phasing out FPS Escrow by December 2017
due to weak demand. As such, Amity has discontinued
any payments of course fee to the Escrow account with
effect from 15 Nov 2017.
Students who are currently under FPS Escrow can now
make their course fee payment at the Accounts &
Finance Office in Cash and Cheque; or via Internet
Banking, ATM Transfer or TT directly to:
Bank Name : DBS Bank Ltd
Account Name : Amity Global Institute Pte Ltd
Account Number : 003-923926-2
Bank Code : 7171
Branch Code : 003
Swift Address : DBSSSGSG
Bank Address : DBS Shenton Way Branch,
6 Shenton Way DBS Building
Tower 2, Singapore 068809
Upon receipt of payment, Amity will purchase FPS
Insurance within 7 working days.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Under the EduTrust, all students need to purchase
medical insurance throughout their course of studies
with Amity Global Institute. A SC/PR or a non-Student's
Pass international student who is protected by his/her
own medical insurance coverage of S$20,000 and above
in Singapore can opt out from the medical insurance
scheme arranged for by the Amity. If you do not have
medical insurance, Amity will purchase the medical
insuranceonyourbehalfatafeeof$100perannum(plus
prevailingGST)whichwillbepaidbythestudent.
Amity Global Institute has appointed medical insurance
provider:LibertyInsurancePteLtd.
This medical insurance scheme shall minimally provide
for an annual coverage limit of not less than S$20,000
perstudent,atleastB2wardingovernmentandrestructured
hospitals and 24 hours coverage in Singapore and overseas
FEEPROTECTIONSCHEME(FPS)
TheFeeProtectionSchemeservestoprotecttheStudents feesintheevent
a Private Education Institution (PEI) is unable to continue operations
due to insolvency, and/or regulatory closure. Furthermore, the FPS
protects the student if the PEI fails to pay penalties or return fees to the
studentarisingfromjudgmentsmadeagainstitbytheSingaporecourts.
The FPS is applicable to ALL students (regardless of nationality and the
type of passes, i.e. dependent s pass, student s pass, work permit etc)
taking courses in PEIs with EduTrust certification. It applies to all
courseswithcoursedurationofmorethan1monthor50hours.
Amity Global Institute has put in place the Escrow Scheme and
Insurance Scheme arrangements to ensure that fees paid by students
totheschoolareinsuredbyCPE-appointedserviceproviders.
All fees refer to all monies that are paid by the student to be enrolled in
the Amity except for Course Application Fee and Miscellaneous Fees.
GSTisnotinclusiveaspartofthefeestobeprotected.
Students are advised to email (email address: accounts1@
singapore.amity.edu) and notify Amity immediately of any payment
madebyInternetBanking,ATMTransferorTelegraphicTransfer(TT).
Formoredetailson
Fee Protection Scheme, refer to https://www.cpe.gov.sg/for-
peis/protection-of-course-fees
FPS Instruction Manual, refer to https://www.cpe.gov.sg/for-
peis/resources
INSURANCE SCHEME
Amity has appointed Liberty Insurance Pte Ltd as the provider of
Insurance.
FPS Insurance premiums are paid by Amity, unless stated in the
StudentContractwhichhastobepaidbythestudentseparately.
Amity will purchase insurance within 7 days upon collection of fees
(after signing the Student Contract) through the application system of
the insurance provider. Students will receive the insurance certificate
viaemailfromtheinsuranceprovider.
The insurance coverage shall commence from the fee payment date till
thenextpaymentduedateorthecourseenddate,whicheverisearlier.
Students who seek Deferment resulting in extension of the course
duration will have to pay additional premium for the course fees
applicabletotheextendedperiod.
Students can make their Course Fee payment at the Accounts &
Finance Office in Cash and Cheque; or via Internet Banking, ATM
TransferorTTdirectlyto:
Bank Name : DBS Bank Ltd.
Account Name : Amity Global Institute Pte Ltd
Account Number : 003-923926-2
Bank Code : 7171
Branch Code : 003
Swift Address : DBSSSGSG
Bank Address : DBS Shenton Way Branch,
6 Shenton Way DBS Building
Tower 2, Singapore 068809
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16. 1. Inclusive of meals, subject to overall maximum limit of
90daysincludingR&B
2. For surgery procedures performed in private hospitals,
the reimbursable amount is based on a percentage of the
compensation limit as stated in the Schedule of Surgical
Fees in the policy. You may obtain a copy of the Schedule
ofSurgicalFeesfromtheInsuranceCompany.
3. Must lead to hospitalization and/or surgical procedure
within90days.
4. Treatment must be sought in a hospital or clinic within
24 hours from time of accident and with proof of treatment
received.
5. For expenses incurred within 90 days from the date of
dischargefromhospitalordaysurgery.
6. Reimbursementofmedicalreportfee(maximumuptoS$100)
7. FreeupgradetoB1wardinSingaporeGovernment/Singapore
GovernmentRestructuredHospital
Please visit http://amitysingapore.sg/medical_insurance.asp
toaccessmoreinformationregardingthefollowing.
Certificate for Group Medical Insurance and Confirmation
LetterfromLibertyInsurancePteLtd
StudentClaimForm
ProductSummary GroupHospital&SurgicalInsuranceor
more information on the Private Education Bill/ EduTrust
pleaselogontothefollowingwebsite:http://www.cpe.gov.sg
BENEFIT SCHEDULE:
1. a) Daily Room & Board (R&B)1
b) Intensive Care Unit 1
2. Hospital Miscellaneous Services
3. Surgical Fees (Subject to Surgical Schedule –
applicable to Private Hospitals only) 2
4. In-Hospital Physician’s Visits
5. Pre-Hospitalization Specialist Consultation Fees 3
6. Pre-Hospitalization Diagnostic X-Ray &
Laboratory Test 3
7. Emergency Outpatient Accidental Treatment 4
8. Post Hospitalization Treatment 5
9. Medical Report Fee 6
10. Co-insurance will apply if insured student is
warded in a higher ward in Singapore Government/
Restructured Hospitals or in private hospitals in
Singapore or in hospitals outside Singapore
Overall Maximum Limit Per Policy Period (S$)
(Item 1 to 9)
Additional Benefit (S$)
11. Outpatient Kidney Dialysis and Cancer Treatment
Mental Illness (admission to Institute of Mental
Health only)
13. Special Grant
14. Personal Accident
(Death/Permanent Disablement Scale II)
S$
1-7
As charged in B2
ward in Singapore
Government /
Singapore
Government
Restructured
Hospitals
10%
20,000
3,000
1,000
5,000
20,000
(if student is involved in school related activities) throughout the
course duration, and the Student is encouraged to
seek advice on whether more comprehensive insurance
cover is required or desired. Students need to submit
documentary evidence together with the Claim Form to Liberty
InsurancePteLtd.
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17. STANDARDSTUDENTCONTRACT
PrivateEducationInstitution-StudentContract
CPE, in aiming to enhance the confidence of students and
their parents in the quality of education in Singapore, has
stipulated that all Private Education Institutions must sign
a Private Education Institution-Student Contract with
students. The contract sets out the terms and conditions
governing the relationship between the student and
Private Education Institution. Amity Global Institute will
honour all terms and conditions in the contract and in all
communication materials. Students may request for a copy
of the Private Education Institution-Student Contract from
AmityorviewitontheCPEwebsite(www.cpe.gov.sg).
COOLING-OFFPERIOD
There will be a cooling-off period of 7 working days after
signing the Private Education Institution-Student Contract.
Students have the right to cancel the contract within the
7 working days and be refunded the highest percentage of the
fees already paid if the students submit written notice of
withdrawal to Amity within the cooling off period (refer to
Clause 2.3 of Private Education Institution-Student Contract).
Afterthecooling-offperiod,Amity srefundpolicywillapply.
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STUDENT PROTECTION
& SUPPORT SERVICES

18. REFUND POLICY
The school's refund policy is as follows:
Refund for Withdrawal Due to Non-Delivery of
Course:
Amity Global Institute will notify the Student within three (3)
working days upon knowledge of any of the following:
It does not commence the Course on the Course
Commencement Date;
ItterminatestheCoursebeforetheCourseCommencementDate;
It does not complete the Course by the Course Completion
Date;
It terminates the Course before the Course Completion Date;
It has not ensured that the Student meets the course entry
or matriculation requirement as set by the organisation
stated in Schedule A of the PEI Student Contract within any
stipulated timeline set by CPE; or
The Student s Pass application is rejected by Immigration
and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
The Student should be informed in writing of alternative study
arrangements (if any), and also be entitled to a refund of the entire
Course Fees and Miscellaneous Fees already paid should the Student
decide to withdraw, within seven (7) working days of the above
notice.
Refund for Withdrawal Due to Other Reasons:
If the Student withdraws from the Course for any reason other
than those stated in Clause 2.1 of the student contract, Amity
will, within seven (7) working days of receiving the Student s
written notice of withdrawal, refund to the Student an amount
based on the table below:
REFUND PROCEDURES:
1. Application fee for courses is non-refundable and non-
transferable.
2. Requests for refunds arising from withdrawal must be
accompanied with an original fully completed hardcopy
withdrawal. Request Form and supported with relevant
documentary proof, where applicable.
[100%] Refund (“Maximum Refund”) More than
[60] days before the Course
Commencement Date
[25%] Refund Before, but not more than [60]
days before the Course
Commencement Date
[10%] Refund After, but not more than [7] days
after the Course Commencement
Date
[5%] Refund More than [7] days after the
Course Commencement Date, but
not more than [14] days after the
Course Commencement Date
No Refund More than [14] days after the
Course Commencement Date
If Student’s written
notice of withdrawal is
received
Percentage of [the
aggregate amount of
the Course Fees and
where applicable the
Miscellaneous Fees paid]
RefundDuringCooling-OffPeriod
Amity Global Institute will provide the Student with a cooling-off
period of seven (7) working days after the date that the Contract
hasbeensignedbybothparties.
The Student will be refunded the highest percentage (stated in
Schedule D in the student contract) of the fees already paid if the
Student submits a written notice of withdrawal to Amity within the
cooling-off period, regardless of whether the Student has started
thecourseornot.
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19. STUDENT PROTECTION
& SUPPORT SERVICES
TRANSFER & WITHDRAWAL
Amity briefs the prospective students on the Transfer /
Withdrawal Policy during pre-course counselling session
(by the Agent/ Student Support Officers or Marketing
Executive) and later again during the orientation
programme.
Full details of the policy are also available on the
Institute website and student handbook. The school
targets students with a minimum of level of proficiency
in English, so that they should have sufficient language
abilitytounderstandthepolicyinEnglish.
Transfer/WithdrawalPolicy
Theschool'sTransfer/Withdrawalpolicyisasfollows:
The Institute allows students to transfer from a course
X to another course Y within the Institute. This is
treated as a withdrawal from course X (refund policy
will apply) and a re-enrolment with the school into
course Y. The Institute may at its discretion give the re-
enrolled student a discount on the course fee for Y. The
discount may be up to the un-used portion of the course
feeforX.
TheInstituteallowsstudentstowithdrawfromacourse
inaccordancewiththefeerefundpolicy.
A transfer to another private school is regarded as a
withdrawalfromAmityGlobalInstitute.Ifthestudentis
below 18 years of age, the parent or guardian's
approvalforthetransfer/withdrawalwillberequired.
Transfer/WithdrawalProcedure
Proceduretowithdrawal/transfertoanotherschool
Theschool'sprocedureforwithdrawal/transfertoanotherschool
isasfollows:
The student gives written notice of his/her intention to withdraw
using Withdrawal Request Form to the Student Support Officer.
Student Support Officer hands the notice of withdrawal to the
Department/Head-Marketing,whowilltalktothestudenttofind
outwhyhe/shewantstowithdraw.
If student does not change his/her intention, the Student
Support Officer / Department / Head - Marketing will inform
Principal,whowillinterviewthestudenttounderstandhis/her
situationandtoadministertheendcoursesurvey(ifnecessary)
The Principal, working with the other staff, attends to the various
withdrawalmattersincluding
issuanceofalettertostudenteffectingthewithdrawal
cancellationofthestudentpass
terminationofthecontract
informingtheFPSprovider
refundingthestudentasperrefundprocedure
issuingtheattendancerecord,ifapplicable
Details Transfer Withdrawal
Circumstances The (new) course Principal to
in which request is being run and interview first
will be granted has vacancies.
Additional fee Nil Nil
payable
Status of student Cancel existing and Cancel the
pass apply a new student existing student
pass for student pass.
Condition for As per refund As per refund
refund policy policy
Time frame for 4 weeks 4 weeks
processing
The table below summarises the key aspects of the transfer
andwithdrawalpolicies.
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20. 18
Procedure to Transfer to another course
withintheschool
The school's procedure for transfer to another course within
theschoolisasfollows:
The student gives written notice of his/her intention to
transfer course using Transfer Request Form. Student
Support Officer hands the notice of transfer to the
Department Head - Marketing, who will talk to the
studenttofindoutwhyhe/shewantstotransfer.
If student does not change his /her intention, the
Student Support Officer / Department Head - Marketing
will inform Principal, who will interview the student to
understandhis/hersituation
thePrincipalwill
check that the student satisfies the Entry
Requirements/Pre-requisiteoftherequestedcourse
discusswithstudentthereasonsforhis/herwanting
to transfer, and explain to the student the
implications for his /her student pass, etc. The
school must cancel the current student pass and
apply for a new student pass for the new course.
Students should not hold the school liable should
thestudent'spassapplicationbeingnotbeapproved
bytheSingaporeICA.
informthestudentoftheschool'stransferpolicy
The Principal, working with other staff, attends to or
overseesthevarioustransfermattersincluding
issuanceofalettertostudenteffectingthetransfer
cancellation of the existing student pass and
applicationforanewpass
termination of the existing contract and signing of
thenewcontract
informingtheFPSprovider
transferring the student's account to the new course
inaccordancewiththetransferpolicy
Students will be notified of the outcome within 4 weeks
from the receipt of the transfer request. International
students will be notified of the outcome of student's
pass application upon approval by Immigration and
CheckpointsAuthority,Singapore.
The school's transfer / withdrawal procedure is
describedinitswebsiteandstudenthandbook.
The transfer / withdrawal records are kept in hard copy
in the student file. The school's data management
system also keeps a record of the student status, as per
therequirementsforthestudentregister.
FPS providers are informed of the student's transfer/
withdrawal status. A copy of the document is kept in the
studentfileforreference.
ICA, CPE and other relevant government agencies for all
withdrawalcasesarealsoinformed.

21. STUDENT PROTECTION
& SUPPORT SERVICES
DEFERMENT POLICY &
PROCEDURE
Any student wishing to defer his/her studies must submit a
fully completed Student Request Form indicating the
reasons for deferment together with all supporting
documents. Deferments are considered only on exceptional
circumstances.Broadly,theyare:
Medical (supporting documents include a medical
certificateissuedbyareregisteredmedicalpractitioner)
National Service (supporting documents include an
order issued by the Ministry of Defence or an authorised
governmentorganisation)
Compassionate (personal letter and any relevant
documents which support the student's request for
deferment)
Upon receipt of the Student Request Form, the Student
Support Officer will process the application. For straight
forward cases with complete supporting documents, the
decision may be communicated in writing to the student
concerned within 7 working days. If the documents
submitted are incomplete and/or in situations where
further clarifications are required in order for a fair decision
to be made, the process may take up to a maximum of 21
workingdays.
If the request for deferment is approved, the student will be
required to make a deferment fee payment for the period
requested (maximum of one academic year). Students will
be obligated under the terms and conditions of enrolments
and would be required to make their course fee payment in
addition to the deferment fee charge. The student is further
obliged to commence / continue the course within the
stipulated recommencement date. Further requests for
defermentsfromthesamestudentwillnotbeentertained.
Important note: Deferment, suspension or cancellation of a
student's enrolment may affect his/her student visa. Amity
in accordance with the ICA regulations, will notify the
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in such
instances.
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22. APPEAL PROCESS
• Students who have not passed their modules may submit
an appeal for review of results using Results Appeal Form
throughtheStudentSupportOfficergivingtheirreasons.
• This appeal must be submitted within 1 week of the
releaseofexamresults.
• The Student Support Officer passes the Appeal Form to
the Principal, who obtains the response from the
teacher/markeronthemeritoftheappeal.
• Principal then submits the appeal with the teacher's
responsetotheExaminationBoardfordecision.
• ThePrincipalcommunicatesthedecisionsoftheExamination
Board to the students of the outcome of their appeal and
the same is updated in the results in the Examination
Register and the student is issued with the revised
Results Notification Letter. (subject to any changes in the
results)
• Amity Global Institute works within the following timelines
for processing and release of the final examination results
andappealresults.
a) Release of final examniation results – within 4 weeks
aftercompletionofthefinalpaperoftheexamination
b) Release of appeal results – within 4 weeks from the
official date of release of the examination results (or
3weeksfromthecloseoftheappealperiod)
• Amity returns the examination scripts / assignments to
students after 4 weeks or more from the official date of
releaseoftheexaminationresults.
• A student whose appeal is unsuccessful may apply to
Amity to take a re-test (also referred as re-sit) with
payment of a re-test fee. This application must be
submitted within 1 week of the release of the appeal
results. If the student fails the re-test, he must either
repeat the module in order to accumulate the required
numberofpassedmodulesforgraduation.
• A student who chooses not to appeal may apply to
Amity to take a re-test, with payment of a re-test fee,
within1weekofthereleaseoftheexaminationresults.
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23. FEEDBACK & GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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A student seeking resolution of a grievance should
follow the steps outlined below. These steps have been
put in place to facilitate resolution of grievances with a
minimumofdelay.
a. The Institute accepts feedback / complaints in hard
copy (e.g. letter or fax) or soft copy (e.g. email) from
thepublic,stafforstudents.
b. The Institute gives an acknowledgement or initial
responsetothefeedback/ complaintwithin3days.
c. The Institute targets to resolve feedback /
complaintswithin14workingdays.
d. If the student still refuses to accept the second
solution and before the maximum of 21 days, the
school will propose that the matter to be resolved
through the Dispute Resolution Scheme of the
CommitteeforPrivateEducation.
https://www.cpe.gov.sg/student-services/dispute-
resolution
e. All feedback / complaints (including disputes) and
the actions taken to resolve them are filed in the
school's Complaint Log that also provides
information on nature of complaint / grievance and
thetimetakentoresolve.
*If the parties fail to reach a settlement through mediation, the
student may opt to progress to Stage 2 – arbitration for a resolution.

24. DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY
It is the Amity s policy to reach a fair and
amicable solution (that is, a solution is
found to address the grievance that is fair
and acceptable to parties, the student and
theschool).
POLICY
The Institute gives an acknowledgement
or initial response to the feedback/
complaintwithin3workingdays.
The Institute targets to resolve feedback/
complaintswithin14workingdays.
The aggrieved party, the student, must
submit the grievance in writing to the
Institute.
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25. HOW TO APPLY
Step1:AdmissionRequirements
Ensure that you have met the entry requirements for the
coursethatyouareinterestedin.
Please refer to Entry Requirements in the Website
(www.amitysingapore.sg)
Step2:Fillupalltheforms
Pre-CourseCounsellingChecklist
StudentApplicationform
ICAform16&V36(forinternationalstudent)
Step 3: Provide the following supporting
documents
4passport-sizephotographswithwhitebackground
1 photocopy of applicant s original passport (Please
photocopy the page showing applicant s personal
particularsandtheexpirydateofthepassport)
1photocopyoforiginalbirthcertificate
Certified True-copy/Notarised copies of your highest
educationalcertificatesandtranscripts
Proof of English Proficiency; either IELTS/TOEFL scoresheet
or a letter from institution certifying English is medium
ofinstruction
1 photocopy of original birth certificate (for international
student)
Letter of employers certifying period of employment (If
applicant has left school for work after completion of last
qualification)
Documentaryproofoffinancialabilityandparent smonthly
income statement/Bank statement/Fixed Deposit accounts/
Saving accounts indicating deposit of USD $18,000
equivalentormore(forInternationalStudent)
LegalGuardian sNRIC(asapplicant ssponsor-ifapplicable)
The Course Application fees is non-transferable and non-
refundable&payableto"AMITYGLOBALINSTITUTEPTELTD".
Course Application fees for Masters, ACCA, Amity PG
Diploma, Amity Advance Diploma, Foundation &
Certificatecourses
S$150 -(onetime for Local i.e, Singaporean, Dependent
Pass&otherPasses)
S$350-(onetimeforInternationalstudents)
CourseApplicationfeesforBachelors&AmityDiplomas
S$100 -(onetime for Local i.e, Singaporean, Dependent
Pass&otherPasses)
S$350-(onetimeforInternationalstudents)
CourseApplicationfeesforDoctorofBusinessAdministration
S$500 -(onetime for Local i.e, Singaporean, Dependent
Pass&otherPasses)
S$1000-(onetimeforInternationalstudents)
NOTE:
Theaboveapplicationfeeisexclusiveof7%GST.
Additional supporting documents may be required on a
case-to-case basis, which our staff will advise the
applicantaccordingly.
Onlyduplicatecopiesofthesedocuments(exceptphotographs)
should be submitted to the School. Original copies of the
documents may be required by the ICA upon approval of
theStudent sPassapplication.
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26. HOWTOAPPLYApplicant MUST bring along original copies of these
supporting documents when entering Singapore to
complete formalities for Student s Pass application at
theICA.
Documents in foreign languages MUST be translated into
Englishlanguageandlegallycertified
More Information on Student s Pass application is
available on the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority s
websiteatwww.ica.gov.sg.
Types of payment Modes for course application fee: Cash /
Cheques / Demand Draft / Banker's Draft / Online
Transferonly
OnlypaymentinS$isaccepted
Step4:Sendusyourapplication
You are required to mail application form and all required
documents to AMITY GLOBAL INSTITUTE at the following
address:
AMITY GLOBAL INSTITUTE
Main Campus (Tanglin): 3 Kay Siang Road, Singapore 248923
Phone: +65 6602 9500 ; Fax : +65 6602 9509
E-mail : info@singapore.amity.edu
Note: Please make sure that your application forms and
documents reach us at least 3 weeks before course
commencement
Step5:AcceptancebytheSchool
If the student meets the eligibility requirements, an
interview is conducted. Upon clearing the interview, the
student application is considered as accepted. Once the
student application is accepted, the following Enrolment
Documentation areprovidedtothestudent:
Offer Letter (generated by Student Management System
andsignedbythePrincipal)
AdvisoryNote
Student Contract (2 copies) generated by Student
ManagementSystemandsignedbythePrincipal
DetailsforStudentEscrowForm
StudentHandbook
Confidentiality&Non-DisclosureAgreement
Students acknowledgement on joining the course after
thecommencementdate(ifapplicable)
Students acknowledgement on availing discount on the
coursefeesinsteadofLaptop/Ipad(ifapplicable)
Declaration for Opt-Out of Medical Insurance Scheme (if
applicable)
Once the above documents are received, student will
providetheschoolwiththefollowing,
CopyofOfferLetterwithdulysignedasaccepted
Advisory Note signed by the student and guardian /
parents(whereapplicable)
Student Contract (2 copies) signed by the student and
guardian/parents(whereapplicable)
Step6:FeePayment
Upon receiving the letter of acceptance from the student,
the Amity shall also ensure that the following are adhered
to:
All fees refer to all monies that are paid by the student to be
enrolled in the Amity except for Course Application Fee and
Miscellaneous Fees. GST is not inclusive as part of the fees
tobeprotected.
Students are advised to email (email address:
accounts1@singapore.amity.edu) and notify Amity
immediatelyofanypaymentmadebyInternetBanking,ATM
TransferorTelegraphicTransfer(TT).
Amity will purchase insurance within 7 days upon collection
of fees (after signing the Student Contract) through the
application system of the insurance provider. Students will
receive the insurance certificate via email from the
insuranceprovider.
PaymentMode
Cash
Cheque(Payableto:AmityGlobalInstitutePteLtd.)
ATMTransfer
InternetBankingandTelegraphicTransfer(TT)directlyto:
BankName : DBSBankLtd.
AccountName : AmityGlobalInstitutePteLtd
AccountNumber : 003-923926-2
BankCode : 7171
BranchCode : 003
SwiftAddress : DBSSSGSG
Bank Address : DBS Shenton Way Branch,
6 Shenton Way DBS Building Tower 2,
Singapore 068809
S t u d e n t s s h o u l d e m a i l ( e m a i l a d d r e s s :
accounts1@singapore.amity.edu) and notify Amity
immediately of any payment made via ATM Transfer,
InternetBankingandTT.
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27. FlightArrangements
Student makes flight arrangements to Singapore upon
receivingtheConditionalLetterofOffer. Ensurestatusof
StudentPassbeforeconfirmingdeparture.
Money
International Students should travel to Singapore with
about US$1,000 (S$1,700). This will help in the payment
of down payment for accommodation and living expenses
forabout2weeks.
Money-changing services are available at the Airport and
atotherapprovedmoneychangersinthecity.
International Student should also have the means to pay for
thefirstpaymentoftheCourseFeesaccordingtotheInvoice.
Relevant original documents for Immigration
atChangiAirport,Singapore
Documentstobeproducedinclude
Validpassportforminimumof6months
ConditionalLetterofOfferfromAMITYGLOBALINSTITUTE
CopyofApproved-in-PrincipleLetterfromICA
ArrivalProcessingbyAmityGlobalInstitute
Amity will process the International Student for admission
andpayments includingverifyingalloriginaldocuments
Payment should be paid according to the Schedule of
Payment for the Course as stipulated in the Student
Contract.
Student will proceed to ICA for completion of student
passprocessingformalities.
StudentPassprocessingatICA
Documentstobeproducedinclude
Validpassportforminimumof6months
BirthCertificate
EducationalCertificatesandResultTranscripts
ConditionalLetterofOfferfromAMITYGLOBALINSTITUTE
CopyofApproved-in-PrincipleLetterfromICA
ProofofFixedDeposit
ProofofParents Occupations
Other Documents as advised in the In Principle Approval
ofStudentPass
MedicalScreening
International Students receive the In-Principle Approval
LetterfromICAandproceedforMedicalScreeningataclinic.
Estimatedcost:S$50
Obtain the Medical Report and submit to ICA to exchange
fortheStudentPass.
Requiresabout3workingdaysforthewholeprocess.
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TRAVELLING TO SINGAPORE & ARRIVAL
PROCESSING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

28. WHILE IN SINGAPORE
All foreigner entering Singapore are required to hold a
valid pass allowing them to stay in Singapore. The
purpose of the valid pass is to regulate the stay of
foreigners in Singapore. It may be granted at the
checkpoint to a foreigner who wishes to enter Singapore
for social, business or professional purposes or as a
tourist. Students of foreign nationality are not allowed
to work in Singapore during study time or vacation time
unless they are granted Work Pass exemption under the
Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Pass
Exemptions)Notification.
http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/working-
in-singapore/Pages/employment-of-foreign-
students.aspx#sthash.agjtseSo.dpuf.
Source: http://www.ica.gov.sg/
Singapore has strict laws on littering of any kind.
First-time offenders face a fine and subject to
Corrective Work Order (CWO). The CWO requires
litterbugs to spend a few hours cleaning a public place,
for example, picking up litter in a park. They are made to
wear bright jackets, and sometimes, the local media are
invitedtocoverthepublicspectacle.
Source: http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/public-
cleanliness
No smoking in allowed in public areas, E.g.; buses, MRT,
taxis, lifts, theatres, cinemas, government offices, and
in air-conditioned restaurants and shopping centres.
Dropping a cigarette butt in the street would lead to fine
of minimum S$300. Singapore has a mandatory caning
sentence for vandalism offences. Caning may also be
imposed for immigration violations and other offences.
Source:http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/smoking
There are strict penalties for possession and use of
drugs as well as for trafficking in illegal drugs.
Trafficking charges may be brought based on the
quantity of illegal drugs in a subject's possession,
regardless of whether there is any proven or
demonstrated intent to distribute the drugs. Possessing
these quantities is considered evidence of trafficking.
This means, if a person possesses these quantities, they
are deemed to be a trafficker and therefore subject to
the death penalty; is a maximum of 10 years' jail or fine
of S$20,000, or both as defined by the authorities. This
MISUSE OF DRUGS ACT (MDA)compel both residents
and non-residents to submit to random drug analysis
and do not distinguish between drugs consumed before
orafterenteringSingaporeinapplyinglocallaws.
Source:
http://www.cnb.gov.sg/drugs/bannedsubstance.aspx
There are strict penalties for those who possess or carry
arms, or who commit crimes with arms while in
Singapore. The authorities define "arm" as any firearm,
air-gun, air-pistol, automatic gun, automatic pistol and
any other kind of gun or pistol from which any shot,
bullet or other projectiles can be discharged or from
which noxious liquid, flame or fumes can be emitted,
and any component part thereof. This definition also
includes any bomb or grenade and any component part
thereof. The unlawful possession of any arm or
ammunition could result in imprisonment and caning.
Any person convicted of committing a crime with an arm
could receive punishment which could result in the
maximumpenaltyofimprisonmentforlifeandcaning.
Source:http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Contr
olled+and+Prohibited+Goods.html
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DO s & DONT s

29. Any possession of Cigarettes, Liquors and branded
goodsaresubjectedtoCustomsClearance.
Source:http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Contr
olled+and+Prohibited+Goods.html
AsSingaporeisacompactcity,weneedtosharemanyof
our public spaces. It is common for the practices of
different races and religions to exist side-by-side in one
locality. For example, public housing void decks can be
used for private events such as weddings or community
functions such as block parties. The Sedition Act and
Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act preserves
harmony among the different races and religious
groups, by preventing individuals from inciting ill-will,
division or hatred among different groups, or among
those from the same ethnic group. One thing that must
beobservedinSingaporeisnottodirectethnicinsultsat
a person of a different race or religion. We should also
not insult or defame the ethnic and religious practices of
other groups, our national symbols and other
Singaporeans. In Singapore, discussion and mediation
are encouraged as ways to solve differences and
disputesSource:www.nationalintegratedcouncil.org.
Singapore enforces strict laws pertaining to the
propriety of behavior between people and the modesty
of individuals. The Singaporean law "Outrage of
Modesty"isdefinedasanassaultoruseofcriminalforce
on any person intended to, or knowing it to be likely to,
outrage the modesty of that person. Penalties may
include imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, caning,
or a combination thereof. Men are sometimes accused
of inappropriately touching other people, often women,
resulting in their prosecution and punishment under
thisSingaporeanlaw.
Source:http://www.ncpc.gov.sg
Students of foreign nationality are not allowed to work
in Singapore during term time or vacation time unless
they are granted Work Pass exemption under the
Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Pass
E x e m p t i o n s ) N o t i f i c a t i o n .
http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/working-
in-singapore/Pages/employment-of-foreign-
students.aspx#sthash.agjtseSo.dpuf.
Source:http://www.ica.gov.sg/
To drive a vehicle in Singapore, a valid Singapore driving
licence for the class of vehicle that intended to drive.
This requirement applies to all citizens and permanent
residents of Singapore and also foreigners who are
residing in Singapore for more than twelve (12) months.
Foreigners who reside here for less than twelve (12)
months must possess a International Driving Permit
(IDP) issued by an authorised body in their country of
origin e.g. the Automobile Association (AA). If an
International Driving Permit is not available, an official
translation of your foreign licence in English is required.
Driver from ASEAN member countries only need to
possess a valid driving licence issued by the relevant
driving licence Authority in order to drive in Singapore
withoutIDP.
Source: http://driving-in singapore.spf.gov.sg/services/
driving_in_singapore/services/information.html
Other: A person is below 18 years old, are prohibited
frombuyingandconsumingtobaccoandliquor.
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WHILE IN SINGAPORE
DO s & DONT s

30. Residents and visitors to Singapore must abide by
all prevailing Singapore laws
Source link:
http://www.contactsingapore.sg/
http://www.changiairport.com/
https://www.stb.gov.sg/
http://statutes.agc.gov.sg (Type penal code on the
seach and click Penal Code (chapter 224))
http://www.mda.gov.sg/
http://www.spf.gov.sg/
Refer to Singapore Penal Code for more information
on Singapore law
CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE
Handshaking is a warm way of greeting others
regardless of racial background. Once invited to a
home remove your shoes and also while entering a
temple or a mosque. Be punctual for the
appointments. Exchange of cards is quite common
and while giving hold it with both hands. It is
considered proper to address by using Mr., Mrs. or
Miss and not first names. Don't touch opposite sex as
it may not be received in a good light. On the other
hand don't point with your finger this is considered
rude and you may use entire hand with the palm to
drawattention.
Source: www.nationalintegratedcouncil.org.
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31. HEALTHCARE
Singapore s healthcare system has gained an international reputation for
impeccablestandards,withstate-of-the-artmedicalfacilities.
OutpatientMedicalServices
Outpatient medical services can be sought at private clinics. In Singapore,
you can find a General Practitioner (GP) in practically every
neighbourhood. In fact, there is often more than one clinic within a
neighbourhood. Anyone can walk into these private clinics, although you
maywishtocallfirstforanappointmenttocutdownonwaitingtime.
HOSPITALS
PublicHospitalsinSingapore
There are seven public hospitals in Singapore comprising seven general
hospitals,awomen sandchildren shospitalandapsychiatrichospital.
Six national specialty centres provide specialist services for cancer,
cardiac, eye, skin, neuroscience and dental care.There are also community
hospitals for intermediate healthcare for the convalescent sick and aged
whodonotrequirethecareofthegeneralhospitals.
For medical emergencies, you may head straight for a hospital s Accident
and Emergency (A&E) unit. Usually, some form of identification and a
doctor sreferralletter(ifany)willberequestedfor.
At public hospitals, non Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents may
only stay in A (with 1 or 2 beds per room) and B1 (4 beds) wards.
The charges in these wards are not subsidised and charges for Class A
wards are SGD 200 per day onwards. There are no restrictions for private
hospitals which charge from SGD 310 per day for a single room. These
chargesexcludetreatmentandotherfees.
PrivateHospitalsinSingapore
The private hospitals in Singapore include Camden Medical Centre, East
Shore Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Alvernia Hospital, Mount
Elizabeth Hospital, Raffles Hospital, Thomson Medical Centre. Most
private hospitals offer executive or VIP suites. Some also offer premium
medical services, such as Gleneagles Hospital s elite health screening and
the International Patients Centre at Raffles Hospital. Camden Medical
Centre, which is also centrally located, houses some 59 specialist clinics
andthelatestsuiteofsupportingmedicalfacilitiesandservices.
OtherMedicalServices
There are also many specialist clinics in Singapore offering services in
dentistryandoptometry.
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32. For further information contact: + 65 660 29500 (9 Lines)
Version 5.0
*This brochure contains key information, accurate as at time of print on 18th May, 2018.
For the most updated and complete programme information, refer to our website at http://www.amitysingapore.sg.
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